Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Over the years, Melody Carlson has worn many hats, from pre-school teacher to youth counselor to political activist to senior editor. But most of all, she loves to write! Currently she freelances from her home. In the past eight years, she has published over ninety books for children, teens, and adults--with sales totaling more than two million and many titles appearing on the ECPA Bestsellers List. Several of her books have been finalists for, and winners of, various writing awards. And her "Diary of a Teenage Girl" series has received great reviews and a large box of fan mail.

She has two grown sons and lives in Central Oregon with her husband and chocolate lab retriever. They enjoy skiing, hiking, gardening, camping and biking in the beautiful Cascade Mountains.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Once upon a time in a little town on the Oregon coast lived four Lindas—all in the same first-grade classroom. So they decided to go by their middle names. And form a club. And be friends forever.

Decades later, they're all back home in Clifden and reinventing their lives, but the holidays bring a whole new set of challenges. Abby’s new B&B is getting bad reviews and husband Paul is acting strange. Still grieving for her mom, Caroline is remodeling the family home, but boyfriend Mitch keeps pressuring her to go away with him. Artist Marley, distracted by a friend's family drama (and a touch of jealousy), can't find her creative groove. And Janie’s drug-addicted daughter has just appeared up on her doorstep! When a long-planned New Year's cruise turns into a bumpy ride, they learn once again that, in your fifties, friends aren’t just for fun—they're a necessity!

Pull up a chair and read some fascinating Old and New Testament stories about God’s majestic helpers, the angels,
in the latest from bestselling author, Allia Zobel Nolan. With kid-friendly language, and
breathtaking artwork from noted illustrator, Alida Massari, ANGELS OF THE BIBLE STORYBOOK,
reveals how God’s helpers interacted with greats from Abraham, Lot, and Gideon, to
Zechariah, Mary, and Jesus Himself. Readers both young and old will discover just how important these
“not-your-Valentine’s Day-cherub-angels” were to God’s loving plan for the universe.

A HUGE Thank YOU!!

Just wanted you to know that, unless otherwise noted, all books reviewed here at My Bookshelf are graciously donated for the purpose of giving you great previews and reviews! Many thanks to the publishers and agencies for their generosity! Publisher information is included in the label of each post whenever possible.